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Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:06:15 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5Spring 2018 Bridge Registration Available Now!http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2765
http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2765#respondMon, 12 Feb 2018 21:03:35 +0000http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2765Attention Bridge Skaters! The Spring 2018 Bridge Contract is now available, you will find a link below or you can pick up a copy at the rink. Be sure to contact your skater’s coach to verify the night of your private lesson for this next session. Please note, contracts and payments are expected to be handed in on or before the first night of the session.

We are happy to announce that online registration is now available for Bridge Skaters. Click the link below to fill out your Learn to Skate and Bridge paperwork online!

If you prefer you may print a PDF copy of your Bridge paperwork from the link below. If your skater is taking Learn to Skate Lessons as well this session, you can print off a copy of that form here. (All Skaters in the Bridge Program can continue to take LTS group lessons for 1/2 off each night).

Please note: Bridge skaters in this session may pay their ice fees in two installments. 1/2 of which will be due at registration. The final payment will be due April 12, 2018.

Volunteer Requirement: (NEW for 2017-18)

Skating Families taking part in the Bridge program are required to complete 8 hours of volunteer time by May 20th of each year. Bridge Families who do not meet this requirement will be billed $10 per hour not completed. More details and a listing of volunteer opportunities can be found here.

If you have not been in the program previously and are interested in learning more, please contact us via email at mtpleasantfsc@gmail.com or call Miranda Steffke at 989-506-7124 to inquire on coaching availability before filling out a form.*

*Please note that openings in the Bridge Program are based on coaching availability.

You can choose to sign up for lessons on either Monday or Thursday nights — or sign up for both and get the second night at 1/2 price! For this session that’s a savings of $52.00!

Classes run from 6:00 – 6:50 pm and include a 25 minute lesson & 25 mintues practice/warm up

We have classes for those ages 3 through adult. Whether they dream of becoming a competitive figure skater, joining a hockey team, or just skating for the fun of it, Learn to Skate USA is the place to start!

You can register online at any time or plan to register on the first night of classes. A registration table will be set up on both March 12th and March 15th at the door. Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early to register and get skates on.

Don’t have your own skates? That’s no problem! You can rent them from the arena for $1.00 per class. (reduced rate).

Click on the links below to register online or print out a PDF of the registration form.

Important Notes:

*All NEW enrollees for this session will also need to pay $16 for an annual Learn to Skate USA Membership Fee.

Pro-rated registration is available for those who sign up after the first week of classes.

Children ages 5 and under are required to wear a helmet on the ice. (A bicycle helmet is acceptable).

Single Bladed skates are required, either figure or hockey. No double bladed skates will be allowed.

Information is now available for the 2018 Ice Show! Entitled “On The Radio” the show will take us on a journey around the radio dial as we listen to current and former hits from various genres. The show will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 with showtimes of 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm and feature performances from the skaters in our Club, Bridge and Learn to Skate programs.

Admission will be an At Will Donation with all proceeds benefitting the MPFSC Learn to Skate USA and Club Programs.

]]>http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?feed=rss2&p=27530“Happy Ads” for the Ice Show Program Now Available!http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2740
http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2740#respondSat, 13 Jan 2018 19:01:07 +0000http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2740The Mt. Pleasant Figure Skating Club’s Annual Ice Show, “On the Radio” will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Your skaters will be putting their best skate forward, showcasing all of the skills they have been learning from their Learn to Skate Instructors and Private Coaches. During the show the spotlight will shine on them as they perform for you, their family and friends, and celebrate all the hard work they have put into their lessons and programs.

We want to offer you the opportunity to give a “shout out” to them and all their efforts this session, by purchasing a “Happy Ad” in the show program. For just $5 you can put in an encouraging note to your skater and wish them luck on what are sure to be some showstopping performances.

If you click here you will find a pdf of our “Happy Ad” form with instructions on how to get a note to your skater in the program. Please note, to insure placement in the program all forms and payments must be turned in by February 1, 2018.

]]>http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?feed=rss2&p=27400Advertising Slots for Local Business Available for Annual Ice Show Programhttp://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2735
http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2735#respondSat, 13 Jan 2018 16:40:35 +0000http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2735The Mt. Pleasant Figure Skating Club’s Annual Ice Show “On the Radio” will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The events showcases skaters in our Learn to Skate, Bridge, Club and High School Team Programs. The show will feature props, costumes and spotlights, all designed to help each skater shine their brightest.

With the continuing growth of our event, and the continued rise in expenses to host the show, we are looking for support from community businesses, so that we can keep performing each year. We are selling ad space within our show program to help offset production costs. If you click here, you will find a pdf of our advertising form. It lays out the costs and sizes for the available ads, as well as instructions for how to get your ad copy to us. Deadline to insure placement in the program is February 2, 2018.

We hope you will help us keep the spotlights shining on all this amazing local talent.

This Learn to Skate USA Session includes participation in our Annual Ice Show!

You can choose to sign up for lessons on either Monday or Thursday nights — or sign up for both and get the second night at 1/2 price! For this session that’s a savings of $52.00!

Classes run from 6:00 – 6:50 pm and include a 20 minute lesson, 20 minutes for Practice/Warm Up and rehearsal for the Ice Show.

We have classes for those ages 3 through adult. Whether they dream of becoming a competitive figure skater, joining a hockey team, or just skating for the fun of it, Learn to Skate USA is the place to start!

You can register online at any time or plan to register on the first night of classes. A registration table will be set up on both January 8th and January 12th at the door. Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes early to register and get skates on.

Don’t have your own skates? That’s no problem! You can rent them from the arena for $1.00 per class. (reduced rate).

Click on the links below to register online or print out a PDF of the registration form.

Important Notes:

*All NEW enrollees for this session will also need to pay $16 for an annual Learn to Skate USA Membership Fee.

All skaters participating in this session will be required to pay a $5.00 Show Fee which goes toward costumes for their appearance in our annual Ice Show on Saturday, February 24th. More details to come.

Pro-rated registration is available for those who sign up after the first week of classes. Please note that due to ice show preparations, registration for Winter 2018 will be closed after Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Children ages 5 and under are required to wear a helmet on the ice. (A bicycle helmet is acceptable).

Single Bladed skates are required, either figure or hockey. No double bladed skates will be allowed.

Learn to Skate USA is the only ice skating program endorsed by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and U.S. Speedskating.

]]>http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?feed=rss2&p=27150Winter 2018 Bridge Contract Now Availablehttp://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2713
http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2713#respondSun, 10 Dec 2017 02:50:25 +0000http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2713Attention Bridge Skaters! The Winter 2018 Bridge Contract is now available, you will find a link below or you can pick up a copy at the rink. Be sure to contact your skater’s coach to verify the night of your private lesson for this next session. Please note, contracts and payments are expected to be handed in on or before the first night of the session.

Skater’s participating in the Bridge Program during the Winter 2018 Session will have the opportunity to skate in a small group number during the two performances of our annual ice show on Saturday, February 24, 2018. All participants will be required to pay a $5 show fee that will be used to help offset costs for the show. Your skater’s coach will talk with you about costuming, etc as the show approaches.

We are happy to announce that online registration is now available for Bridge Skaters. Click the link below to fill out your Learn to Skate and Bridge paperwork online!

If you prefer you may print a PDF copy of your Bridge paperwork from the link below. If your skater is taking Learn to Skate Lessons as well this session, you can print off a copy of that form here. (All Skaters in the Bridge Program can continue to take LTS group lessons for 1/2 off each night).

Please note: Bridge skaters in this session may pay their ice fees in two installments. 1/2 of which will be due at registration. The final payment will be due February 5, 2018.

Volunteer Requirement: (NEW for 2017-18)

Skating Families taking part in the Bridge program are required to complete 8 hours of volunteer time by May 20th of each year. Bridge Families who do not meet this requirement will be billed $10 per hour not completed. More details and a listing of volunteer opportunities can be found here.

If you have not been in the program previously and are interested in learning more, please contact us via email at mtpleasantfsc@gmail.com or call Miranda Steffke at 989-506-7124 to inquire on coaching availability before filling out a form.*

*Please note that openings in the Bridge Program are based on coaching availability.

Please note there will be no ice time available on the following days:

Monday, January 1st

Sunday, January 7th

Sunday, February 11th

REMINDER: A signed contract or Drop-In payment is required to be turned in prior to getting on club ice. Any hours skated that exceed those contracted will be paid at the drop in rate for that night.

You can print the form out at the link below or pick up a copy in the club room.

If this is your first year as a member of MPFSC, please meet with a member of the Board to help you go over the contract prior to filling it out.

Please note, due to an increase in the hourly rate the rink charges for ice, we have needed to adjust the prices for both contract and drop in. The new prices are as follows:

Contract ice:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays — $15 per hour

Sundays — $23 per hour

Club Member Drop In:

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday — $18

Sundays — $28

In order to contract for club ice or drop in at the rates listed above, you must be a current Full or Associate Member of MPFSC. If you have not yet filled out your Membership Packet and paid your yearly dues, you will need to do that before filling out your contract. We will have membership packets available at the rink that you can fill out on your first night back or you can download the forms here.

One more important reminder, MPFSC Familes are required to complete 12 hours of volunteer time over the course of the skating year. Beginning this year: hours must be completed and documented before May 20, 2018 or families will be charged $10 for each require hour not completed. For more information on the Volunteer Requirement and to find out how you can get involved and how hours will be documented, please click here.

MPFSC’s Theoretical Theater Team is gearing up for a new season of fun performances on the ice. Ice Theater combines the grace of figure skating with the excitement of theater and dance. Theatrical sets, props and costumes are used along with music and choreography to tell a story. Skaters are challenged artistically and dramatically as they perform together as a group.

Last year during its debut, the team performed a fun, yet evil number from Descendants for our annual Ice Show and competed with a rocking revival of Hairspray at Michigan Showcase where they placed 2nd.

This year the team will be performing again at MPFSC’s annual ice show, but also has opportunities to take part in other exhibition performances in the area and potentially compete at the 2018 National Showcase competition which will take place in Brighton next August.

Are you interested in joining in on the fun? This opportunity is open to skaters in Pre Free Skate or higher, as well as Adult Skaters! Lessons will take place on Saturday mornings (exact time to be determined). Please know this is a long term commitment. Team practices will begin on Saturday mornings sometime in late September/early October and will continue on throughout the season.

Please contact the team’s director, Melanie Black, by Friday, September 15, 2017 to express your interest in joining the team. Expressing your interest is not confirming your participation, but will help to determine if there is enough interest to move forward. Details on costs will be available soon after the RSVP deadline. You can reach Melanie her by email at megosk8@gmail.com or by phone at (989) 423-5877.

Basic Skills Skaters who are interested in Theater should also contact Melanie. If there is enough interest, she may look into forming a “Junior” Team!

]]>http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?feed=rss2&p=26950Fall 2017 Bridge Contract Now Available — Online Registration Option Open!http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2681
http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2681#respondTue, 22 Aug 2017 03:13:08 +0000http://mtpleasantskatingclub.com/?p=2681Attention Bridge Skaters! The Fall 2017 Bridge Contract is now available, you will find a link below or you can pick up a copy at the rink. Be sure to contact your skater’s coach to verify the night of your private lesson for this next session. Please note, contracts and payments are expected to be handed in on or before the first night of the session.

We are happy to announce that online registration is now available for Bridge Skaters. Click the link below to fill out your Learn to Skate and Bridge paperwork online!

If you prefer you may print a PDF copy of your Bridge paperwork from the link below. If your skater is taking Learn to Skate Lessons as well this session, you can print off a copy of that form here.

Please note: Due to the higher cost of an 11 week class, we are allowing Bridge skaters in this session to pay their ice fees in three installments. 1/3 of which will be due at registration. The additional payments will be due on October 12th and November 9th.

Volunteer Requirement: (NEW for 2017-18)

Skating Families taking part in the Bridge program are required to complete 8 hours of volunteer time by May 20th of each year. Bridge Families who do not meet this requirement will be billed $10 per hour not completed. More details and a listing of volunteer opportunities can be found here.

If you have not been in the program previously and are interested in learning more, please contact us via email at mtpleasantfsc@gmail.com or call Miranda Steffke at 989-506-7124 to inquire on coaching availability before filling out a form.*

*Please note that openings in the Bridge Program are based on coaching availability.